Members of the campus community were presented with awards during a
special ceremony. John Martin, director of Athletic Bands, received
the Laker of the Year Award; David Clark, assistant professor of
mathematics, received the Student Award for Faculty Excellence; and
Marlene Kowalski-Braun, assistant vice president for Inclusion and
Student Affairs, received the President Appreciation Award.

Presidents' Ball is organized by the Laker Traditions team and the
Office of Student Life. It is one of Grand Valley's oldest traditions;
the first ball took place in 1986.

Learn more at gvsu.edu/presidentsball.

For More Information Contact: Leah Twilley in University
Communications - 616-331-2221